Whether it’s that ‘first love’ feeling or you’re getting to rewrite your story,
the road has led you here — to freedom, to truth, and to love.
My couples have grown to know that love isn’t a destination, but rather a journey. It isn’t for the faint of heart, but rather for the bold dreamers and brave seekers. It is a constant challenge of character and integrity in the best way possible.
It is a rare privilege to be vulnerable without fear, trusted without doubt and seen without judgement. With an empathetic approach and a cinematic perspective, I use photography to document and celebrate the power of the shared human experience that love is.
For to love and to be loved is what makes this life worth living.
Ah-Lee-Nah
Russian Girl in America, dog & cat mom, serial plant killer, sugar addict, enlightenment seeker, relentless over sharer, sympathetic crier, zodiac believer, and lover of all humans.
I was born by Baltic Sea and I grew up in Siberia where the bitter winters often kept me inside. I drew a lot of inspiration from cinematography & got my ”eye” for light and composition thanks to watching and dissecting hundreds of movies. Though my life was void of much tangible color, my imagination was WILD. I would cuddle up in blankets in my tiny bedroom on the 4th floor of a 9 story apartment building reading Harry Potter and imagining places I’d never been, and adventures I’d never had.
I now live in Saint Paul, MN with my boyfriend Adam, my bilingual dog, Boolah, and my ungrateful Cat, Cat. Adam & I do photo & video as a team and really enjoy building life & business together.
a good wedding day is just like a good movie - it takes you on a journey full of emotions, reminds you of what is truly important and leaves you just a little bit changed.
CONSIDER YOURSELF WARNED, ALRIGHT?
I don’t necessarily mean to become friends with my couples, but it just sorta happens anyway. I’m extremely empathetic and will cry my eyes out during your vows and speeches. I will be there for you when you most need it.
I will not say “no” to a celebratory shot or to dropping it “like it’s hot” on the dance floor right next to you and am 100% going to hug you at the end of the night (as shown above“hug” can sometimes happen to be a slight understatement).
